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HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA: All-new fifth generation Elantra compact sedan, “Fluidic Sculpture” design, Launches with new 1.8-liter “Nu” engine and in-house six-speed automatic transmission, 40 mpg highway on all 2011 Hyundai Elantra models with A/T or M/T, Best-in-class standard fuel economy, Improved fuel efficiency by up to 18 percent over its predecessor, More fuel efficient than Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, Production began at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in November with shipments to dealers before year-end, “Class-above” mid-size car interior volume, Standard VSM, ESC, TCS, ABS with Brake Assist and EBD, Touch-screen navigation with rearview camera and iPod®/USB inputs, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice recognition, Segment first: Heated rear seats.This week, 2011 Hyundai Elantra revealed the US-spec version at LA Auto Show. It powered by a 1.8-liter Nu engine backed by a Hyundai-developed 6-speed transmission or a 6-speed manual, the Elantra boasts a 40 mpg highway, and 29 mpg city fuel ratings on any and every model. You can view detail of spec in previous post.

2011 Hyundai Elantra offer the car’s wheels will range from 15 to 17 inches, depending on the packages selected, while all models will get the 148-horse / 138 lb-ft engine that’s cleaner than some hybrids. Elantras in some states will be rated at 145 horsepower and 130 lb-ft of torque while earning the right to be classified as PZEVs (Partial Zero Emission Vehicles).